Civil 3D: Think outside the box with Parcel Labels - Part 2

February 26, 2025 Dana Rice

If you read Think outside the box with Parcel Labels - Part 1, you were shown how to manually enter information into your Parcels using the property classifications provided. Todays blog will instruct you on how to create User-Defined Property Classifications.

User-Defined Property Classifications are accessed in the Settings tab of the Toolspace.

Step one: Right-click on Unclassified and create New.

Step two: Right-click on Parcels under the Prospector tab of the Toolspace and access Properties. Ensure that the User-defined property classification pull-down menu is set to All.

The property classification you've created are now listed as columns in the Toolspace. Information can be manually typed into the columns in exactly the same manner as the Description and Address columns.

Final step: Create Parcel area labels containing your user-defined property classifications.

Think of the possibilities!

About the Author

As an Applications Expert, Dana is responsible for supporting, training, and implementation of software for survey and civil engineering professionals. Dana began her career as an AutoCAD and Civil 3D draftsperson in the civil engineering industry. She supported surveyors and engineers by managing CAD templates, assisting with preliminary design, processing field data, and creating construction documents. After a decade in production work, Dana transitioned to a CAD manager, working in both the private and public sectors. She has more than 24 years of experience helping large and small, public and private organizations in the southeastern United States.
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